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Stories from La Maison de la Grange
Stories, travel inspiration, local discoveries, and the simple pleasures of life in the French countryside.
Are the Antiques in Our Chambres d’Hôtes for Sale? Often, Yes!
Guests staying at La Maison de la Grange sometimes ask a rather dangerous question: “Is that antique for sale?” The answer is often yes. Just across from our chambres d’hôtes
September at Our Table
From the Markets of the Creuse to La Maison de la Grange September is a particularly good month to eat in the Creuse. The abundance of summer has not quite
Autumn Comes to Our Table
Chestnuts, apples, woodland flavours—and homemade ice cream There is something happening outside the windows of La Maison de la Grange. The evenings are becoming cooler, the light is changing, and
No Car? No Problem
How to Reach La Maison de la Grange and Explore the Creuse One of the pleasures of travelling independently in France is discovering places that are not on the standard
Where Did the Summer Go?
Our first summer of breakfasts, guests & very early mornings It is nearly the end of August, and I find myself asking the question everyone seems to ask at this
The French Dining Experience: Learning the art of the meal, one course at a time
One of the wonderful things about moving to France and opening our Chambres & Tables d’Hôtes has been discovering that there is a great deal more to a French meal